Harris Sch vs Park Lane El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Sch
Collingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
715 students
Park Lane El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
| Measure | Harris Sch Collingdale, Pennsylvania | Park Lane El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 1,627 | #1497 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42752 of 50,301 | #46344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 715 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 102.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 8% |
| city | Collingdale | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 17.5).
- •Harris Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Harris Sch does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Harris Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 102.6%).
- •Park Lane El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Harris Sch is the larger school with 715 students compared with 304.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harris Sch better than Park Lane El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Harris Sch ranks higher (23.3 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harris Sch and Park Lane El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Collingdale and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris Sch: 715. Park Lane El Sch: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris Sch and Park Lane El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Harris Sch is 1394th of 1,627 and Park Lane El Sch is 1497th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).